At a glance
Reported students
908
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Glasgow High School: 908 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 796
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Glasgow High School
Glasgow High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newark. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Christina School District. NCES reports 908 students for 2024–25.
Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Delaware median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (47.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glasgow High School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 32%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black47.4%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Christina School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newark High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,039 reported students
Christiana High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,425 reported students
Shue-Medill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
763 reported students
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
681 reported students
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
The Bayard School
Elementary · Grades 01–08
571 reported students
Public schools near Glasgow High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School High · New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 1,104 | 2 mi |
| Christiana High School High · Christina School District | 06–12 | 1,425 | 3.5 mi |
| Newark High School High · Christina School District | 09–12 | 1,039 | 3.5 mi |
| Cecil County School of Technology High · Cecil County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| Elkton High High · Cecil County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,050 | 5 mi |
| Dickinson (John) School High · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 06–12 | 1,027 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow High School
What grades does Glasgow High School serve?
Glasgow High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Christina School District.
How many students attend Glasgow High School?
Glasgow High School reported 908 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 39 Delaware high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 796 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glasgow High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 908 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glasgow High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glasgow High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Christina School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Glasgow High School in?
Glasgow High School is part of Christina School District, based in Newark, DE, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glasgow High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School (2 mi), Christiana High School (3.5 mi), Newark High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.